[00:00 - 00:06]American cons have events going on and British cons are mainly for drinking.

[00:12 - 00:17]The speaker is unfamiliar with the biggest anime convention in the UK.

[00:26 - 00:32]The podcast "Trash Taste" is hosted by Joey, Garnt, and a guest, Quezon.

[03:19 - 03:27]Quezon is a delinquent v-tuber who debuted on October 16th and has been streaming for three years.

[03:41 - 04:00]Quezon prefers v-tuber streaming over 3D and IRL streaming because she doesn't have to wear makeup.

[03:41 - 04:00]She started doing v-tuber streaming because she was tired of putting on makeup for cosplay streams.

[05:37 - 05:44]Quezon makes all of her cosplay costumes from scratch and it takes about two weeks to complete one.

[05:59 - 06:06]Her longest cosplay was Bayonetta and it took a lot of time and money to make the hair band.

[07:01 - 07:08]She struggles with balancing two languages on different platforms.

[07:42 - 07:53]Quezon has a mainly Japanese audience but also has an English following.

[07:54 - 08:01]The idea to branch out to an international audience may have come from her language skills.

[00:00 - 08:14]Quezon is a delinquent v-tuber who prefers streaming over cosplay because she doesn't have to wear makeup. She makes her own cosplay costumes and has a mainly Japanese audience but also has an English following. She struggles with balancing two languages on different platforms.

[08:14 - 08:20] The speaker discusses the concept of "dumb luck" and how it relates to their success in VTubing.

[08:20 - 08:26]They mention their attitude of "just winging it" and trying things out.

[08:50 - 08:58]The speaker talks about their experience with diversifying their audience and trying to capture a Japanese audience.

[09:41 - 09:46]They mention some challenges and differences between Western and Japanese audiences.

[13:21 - 13:27]They mention their own experience with explaining VTubing to their parents and the reactions they received.

[15:13 - 15:19]The speaker discusses the popularity and uniqueness of VTubers in Japan.

[15:19 - 15:26]They discuss how their content made VTubing more accessible to Western viewers.

[15:26 - 15:32]The speaker expresses surprise at the potential of an international audience for VTubing.

[15:26 - 15:32]The speaker reflects on the rise of VTubing globally and their thoughts on the concept.

[08:14 - 16:00]The speaker discusses their success in VTubing, the challenges and differences between Western and Japanese audiences, their experience explaining VTubing to their parents, and the rise of VTubing globally.

[16:14 - 16:19] The speaker talks about introducing something fun to the audience and mentions it blowing up in the West.

[16:40 - 16:47]It is revealed that the topic being discussed is anime and how it used to be seen as only popular in Japan.

[17:29 - 17:35]The speaker talks about having a discord group for 7-10 years and noticing a shift in new members mentioning vtubers instead of anime.

[17:35 - 17:41]Vtubers are becoming more mainstream and even getting their own figures.

[18:44 - 18:52]The topic shifts to NFTs and the speaker expresses their dislike for them.

[19:04 - 19:10]The speaker brings up Keanu Reeves' reaction to NFTs and mentions the idea of gacha NFTs.

[19:30 - 19:38]They discuss gacha games and the money they make.

[20:40 - 20:46]The speaker reveals they are addicted to streaming and currently addicted to playing Far Cry and Minecraft.

[22:07 - 22:12]They mention having their own Minecraft server and the speaker's first time playing Minecraft was with the other person in the studio.

[22:33 - 22:38]The speaker asks if the other person is enjoying Minecraft.

[23:03 - 23:10]The other person mentions it being overwhelming but fun.

[23:03 - 23:10]The speaker asks if it is fun.

[16:01 - 23:18]The last bullet point summarizes that the discussion covered introducing something fun to the audience, the popularity of anime in the West, the shift to vtubers, the mainstream acceptance of vtubers and their merchandise, the dislike for NFTs, and the speaker's addiction to streaming and playing Far Cry and Minecraft.

[23:23 - 23:31] Person talks about playing Minecraft and their experience on a server

[23:38 - 23:44]They mention wanting to do raids and have a goal in the game

[23:49 - 23:55]Minecraft is praised for its versatility and ability to code and create within the game

[26:03 - 26:09]The conversation shifts to discussing anime, specifically Dragon Ball

[28:06 - 28:13]Person mentions they know some characters and basic story elements, but not much else

[30:47 - 30:56]They make a joke about understanding Dragon Ball references because of being an anime fan

[31:09 - 31:21]The conversation ends with a jab at Dragon Ball fans and a comment about fitting in with monkeys in a zoo

[23:18 - 31:27]Person enjoys playing Minecraft and talking about anime, particularly Dragon Ball.

[33:30 - 33:36]Speaker discusses the popularity of anime and different shows, such as Dragon Ball, Naruto, and Kimetsu no Yaiba.

[34:46 - 34:52]They also mention their preference for classic anime and their dislike for the popular show My Hero Academia.

[36:09 - 36:17]The conversation shifts to the topic of One Piece, with the speaker admitting they have only watched the Four Kids version.

[36:35 - 36:42]They discuss the influence of their audience on the media they consume, and how they primarily get recommendations from them.

[38:07 - 38:20]The speaker mentions their inspiration for becoming a virtual YouTuber, including Kizuna Ai and the Backstreet Boys.

[40:06 - 40:16]They also mention their early exposure to the online community, specifically on the Japanese website Niconico.

[40:52 - 41:00]The speaker shares their strict upbringing and how they used to hide under their bed to read manga.

[31:27 - 41:08]The speaker discusses their love for anime and the influence of their audience on the media they consume, as well as their inspiration for becoming a virtual YouTuber and their strict upbringing. They also mention their preference for classic anime and their dislike for certain popular shows.

[41:13 - 41:23]Person starts playing games and watching anime in college

[42:00 - 42:12]Colleague introduces them to streaming

[43:06 - 43:11]Person starts streaming on nikoniko in 2017

[43:56 - 44:03]First video goes viral

[45:28 - 45:33]Continues streaming for 3 years, but inconsistently

[47:29 - 47:40]Viewers suggest streaming on YouTube

[48:00 - 48:05]Person makes the switch to YouTube for easier streaming

[49:43 - 49:54]Honey is sponsoring today's episode

[41:08 - 50:13]Person starts streaming on nikoniko, goes viral, continues streaming on and off for 3 years before switching to YouTube for easier streaming. Honey is sponsoring the episode.

[50:13 - 50:24] Shopping at a favorite site, Honey button appears at checkout

[50:24 - 50:48]Honey searches for coupons and applies them to lower prices

[50:24 - 50:48]Honey has saved over 17 million members $2 billion in savings

[55:19 - 55:27]Jojo discussion and watching/reading order

[58:33 - 58:44]Discovering Gunpla at cousin's house

[58:44 - 58:51]Discussing Gundam and Gunpla hobby

[58:58 - 59:07]Cousin showed scary movie, considered older brother

[50:13 - 59:29]Discussion of shopping with Honey, Jojo and Gundam interests, and discovering Gunpla through cousin.

[59:29 - 59:36] The speaker recalls his first time playing with toys in a room alone, thinking they were Transformers.

[1.00:29 - 1.00:38]He gets scolded by his cousin for breaking the toys.

[1.02:11 - 1.02:19]The speaker compares Gunpla to sophisticated Legos and talks about the different levels of difficulty in building them.

[1.03:00 - 1.03:06]They discuss the therapeutic aspect of building Gunpla and the idea of speedrunning it.

[1.03:50 - 1.03:57]The conversation moves on to jigsaw puzzles and other games.

[1.05:17 - 1.05:25]They go back to talking about Gunpla and the speaker mentions their favorite model kit, the RG Zaku II.

[1.06:01 - 1.06:10]They joke about building Ikea furniture and the stress it can cause.

[1.07:09 - 1.07:18]The conversation ends with the speaker mentioning hardcore Gunpla modelers and how they sand down the plastic.

[1.07:24 - 1.07:30]The speaker mentions dealing with people back-seating him while building Gunpla.

[59:29 - 1.07:39]The speaker discusses their childhood experience playing with toys and building Gunpla, comparing it to sophisticated Legos. They also touch on other games and activities and end with a joke about back-seating while building Gunpla.

[1.07:39 - 1.07:44] The speaker talks about being a delinquent and doing what they want

[1.07:54 - 1.08:06]They mention back-seating while playing games, specifically chess

[1.10:28 - 1.10:34]They discuss playing mahjong and learning it through video games

[1.12:16 - 1.12:22]The speaker talks about playing mahjong with viewers and getting stream sniped

[1.13:09 - 1.13:22]They mention their favorite types of streams, including gunpla and survival games like Ark

[1.15:22 - 1.15:30]The speaker tries to sell Ark to the others by mentioning its features, such as pooping and building structures

[1.15:36 - 1.15:41]They also mention another game called Conan Exiles

[1.16:08 - 1.16:13]They like fps games, but are not good at them

[1.07:39 - 1.16:13]Overall, the speaker enjoys playing games and interacting with their viewers, but also mentions difficulties like stream sniping and learning complex games.

[1.16:27 - 1.16:39]Two people discuss their mutual love for crafting games and mention specific games like Subnautica and Minecraft

[1.17:56 - 1.18:01]They talk about the fear-inducing aspects of Subnautica, such as the fear of the unknown and the fear of open water

[1.19:57 - 1.20:05]They also mention other crafting games like ARK: Survival Evolved and Conan Exiles, which also have elements of survival and taming animals

[1.24:37 - 1.24:46]The conversation shifts to the topic of being an independent VTuber since October and the challenges and fun it brings

[1.25:05 - 1.25:11]The speaker mentions hiring a manager for the first time in her life in October

[1.16:13 - 1.25:11]Two people discuss their love for crafting games like Subnautica and Minecraft, as well as other similar games like ARK and Conan Exiles. They also talk about the fear-inducing elements of Subnautica and the challenges and fun of being an independent VTuber since October, including hiring a manager for the first time.

[1.25:19 - 1.25:24] The speaker discusses hiring a manager for their anime girl persona.

[1.26:14 - 1.26:25]The speaker's quick rise to popularity in indie vtubing.

[1.26:40 - 1.26:47]They mention the competitiveness of the indie vtubing scene.

[1.27:16 - 1.27:30]They discuss the idea of debut streams and new model debuts in the vtubing world.

[1.27:32 - 1.27:46]The speaker talks about their 3D model and a unique idea they had for a stream.

[1.30:49 - 1.30:59]They mention some Japanese fans' preference for keeping the fantasy of the 2D character separate from the real person behind it.

[1.32:34 - 1.32:40]The speaker discusses the struggle of deciding between doing IRL streams and vtubing.

[1.32:34 - 1.32:40]They mention receiving mixed reactions from their audience for both types of content.

[1.32:34 - 1.32:40]The speaker shares their personal preference for using their vtuber persona due to the ease and comfort it provides.

[1.33:28 - 1.33:38]The speaker ultimately advises doing what one can keep doing for the longest time.

[1.33:46 - 1.33:53]The speaker talks about their early days on YouTube, where they would prank call places in the voice of a character from an anime.

[1.33:53 - 1.34:01]The popularity of vtubers who use British accents.

[1.33:53 - 1.34:01]The speaker's channel gaining popularity due to their British accent.

[1.25:11 - 1.34:16]The speaker discusses their journey in the indie vtubing scene, including their quick rise to popularity, the competitiveness of the scene, and the struggle of deciding between IRL streams and vtubing. They also share their unique ideas for streams and mention the preference of some Japanese fans to keep the fantasy of 2D characters separate from the real person behind it. The speaker advises doing what one can keep doing for the longest time.

[1.34:16 - 1.34:24]Character wants to be themselves

[1.34:24 - 1.34:37]They faced pushback when they started changing their content

[1.35:08 - 1.35:20]They recommend doing what you want, not what viewers want

[1.36:45 - 1.36:54]They got into cosplaying through visual K bands

[1.36:45 - 1.36:54]They used to cosplay visual K band members

[1.37:59 - 1.38:05]They started making their own cosplays

[1.38:40 - 1.38:51]They used to draw on their eyebrows for visual K makeup

[1.40:40 - 1.40:52]They reviewed Western memes because they understand the humor better

[1.41:07 - 1.41:15]They prefer Western memes over Japanese memes

[1.41:07 - 1.41:15]They are not a fan of complicated Japanese memes

[1.42:55 - 1.43:02]They like anti memes sometimes

[1.43:02 - 1.43:19]The more memes they see, the less they understand what's funny

[1.34:16 - 1.43:19]Character discusses wanting to be themselves, facing pushback for changing their content, getting into cosplaying through visual K bands, preferring Western memes over Japanese memes, and struggling to understand their own sense of humor in relation to memes.

[1.43:20 - 1.43:25]Case on discusses the confusion between humor and entertainment in today's media landscape.

[1.44:45 - 1.44:57]Japanese memes are often surreal and confusing, but also creative outlets for individuals.

[1.45:38 - 1.45:44]Memes have become a language and a way to convey the current time and culture.

[1.46:48 - 1.46:56]The group discusses their favorite memes and the evolution of meme culture.

[1.49:14 - 1.49:21]The group also discusses the pronunciation of "meme" and the Mandela effect in regards to the Super Smash Bros. game.

[1.50:11 - 1.50:17]When playing games, the group will choose either English or Japanese, depending on the original language of the game.

[1.51:17 - 1.51:26]The group talks about their goals and ambitions, with Case on wanting to become a "worldwide delinquent."

[1.51:32 - 1.51:49]Case on takes each day as it comes and does not set specific goals for herself.

[1.43:20 - 1.51:49]The group discusses the blurred lines between humor and entertainment, the unique qualities of Japanese memes, the evolution and impact of meme culture, and their personal goals and ambitions.

[1.51:49 - 1.51:57]Discussion of compulsive planning in creative fields

[1.52:11 - 1.52:18]Personal experience with breaking down while planning a cosplay

[1.52:18 - 1.52:25]Talent in not measuring and "winging it"

[1.52:25 - 1.52:34]Comparison to cooking and playing piano by ear

[1.55:13 - 1.55:20]Interest in attending anime conventions in America and Japan

[1.56:27 - 1.56:33]Differences between American and British conventions

[1.58:44 - 1.59:08]British stereotypes and British things that are good

[1.59:15 - 1.59:37]Discussion of Welsh culture and attractions

[2.00:06 - 2.00:15]Theme parks in the UK and the types of rides available

[1.51:49 - 2.00:27]Overall, the discussion covers various topics related to creativity, planning, and cultural differences between the US and UK.

[2.00:27 - 2.00:52] The speaker discusses a rollercoaster with many loops and expresses disappointment that it is often closed.

[2.00:58 - 2.01:05]They mention the ride "Oblivion" at Thor park and express a lack of interest in Disney theme parks.

[2.03:59 - 2.04:06]They mention their girlfriend's love for Disney and their preference for Universal Studios.

[2.05:43 - 2.05:53]The speaker questions the concept of a theme park with unknown characters and discusses their lack of enjoyment in amusement park activities.

[2.06:51 - 2.07:02]The speaker discusses their discomfort with characters in costume and the concept of immersion at Disney parks.

[2.08:06 - 2.08:11]They mention their experience at Disney World in Japan and their interest in Disney Sky.

[2.00:27 - 2.08:20]The speaker concludes by stating that they enjoy learning about Disneyland.

[2.08:20 - 2.08:26]Person watches a video about Disney and discusses their dislike for amusement parks

[2.09:21 - 2.09:28]They prefer going to the movies instead

[2.10:23 - 2.10:31]They reveal their first video game was Monster Hunter and their favorite game is the Yakuza series

[2.11:12 - 2.11:21]Discussion about which Yakuza game is the best and when to start playing them

[2.12:12 - 2.12:24]Person discusses their dislike for amusement parks and reveals their favorite game is the Yakuza series

[2.14:36 - 2.14:52]Person proclaims their love for their audience and mentions their streaming schedule

[2.15:26 - 2.15:31]They make jokes about different cultures and mention their love for Australians

[2.15:26 - 2.15:31]They also mention their love for Australians and their streaming schedule

[2.15:54 - 2.16:12]The podcast ends with a shoutout to their Patreon and a goodbye

[2.08:20 - 2.16:32]Person discusses their dislike for amusement parks, reveals favorite game is Yakuza series, and mentions love for Australians and streaming schedule.